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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 147.80, 221.37 and 93.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 147.80, 221.37 and 93.72 is: 140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    147.80 : 221.37 = 93.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    147.80/221.37 = 93.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    147.80x = 221.37 × 93.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    147.80x = 20,746.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,746.80/147.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.38

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